external powers

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Countries, organizations, or entities that are not part of a specific region or group but have influence, authority, or involvement in its affairs.; Foreign governments or international bodies that intervene in the internal politics, economy, or security of another state.; In physics or engineering, forces or influences originating from outside a defined system.

💬 Examples

  1. The small nation struggled to maintain its independence against the pressure from external powers.

  2. Critics argue that deeper ties with Washington may compromise national sovereignty and reflect an over-reliance on external powers.

  3. The structural integrity of the bridge was compromised by external powers such as wind and seismic activity.